#464. 3 Keys to Perform Under Pressure on the Pickleball Court with Dr. Alex Auerbach

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Discover powerful strategies to stay calm under pressure on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares proven techniques used by elite athletes to manage nerves and maintain focus in high-stakes pickleball tournaments.

Learn how to:

• Reframe nerves as excitement and fuel for your pickleball performance
• Use breathing techniques to regulate your nervous system during intense rallies
• Keep a balanced perspective during critical moments of the game
• Practice and simulate pressure scenarios for better preparation on the court

Whether you're a competitive pickleball player or just looking to improve your mental game, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you develop a winning mindset.

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Quotable moments:

"These nerves are a sign that you care. You're ready to go. And if you can shift your psychology to that challenge appraisal, all of a sudden that physiology is going to start working in your favor." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"The better your practice represents the actual conditions of competition, the more likely your skill is to transfer from practice to the game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"If you prepare well and you do the little things right to get there, you know, you stay focused, you work on your goals, all those things, confidence can kind of build that way." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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